Welcome to Bliss, Iowa — where small-town charm meets big secrets.

The Bliss series by Sara Isabelle delivers cozy mysteries brimming with humor, heart, and a dash of murder. Set in the postcard-perfect town of Bliss — where everybody knows your name (and probably your business) — these stories offer a perfect mix of warmth, wit, and intrigue.

At the heart of the series is Lyssa Jones, vintage shop owner and reluctant sleuth. With the help of her close-knit circle of friends, Lyssa uncovers the layers of secrets hidden beneath Bliss’s quirky surface. From mysterious disappearances to suspicious deaths, there’s always a puzzle to solve — usually with a side of home-cooked meals, adorable pets, and unexpected laughter.

Bliss is a town that celebrates its love of books, music, and community, but behind every friendly smile might be a skeleton in the closet — or a story waiting to be told. Whether it’s a Secret Supper cooked by Maybee, gossip over coffee at the Bliss Diner, or a tip from the TikTok-famous Senior Posse, Lyssa’s investigations always come with a full serving of small-town life.

If you love cozy mysteries with humor, found family, memorable pets, and a town bursting with character, it’s time to make yourself at home in Bliss.

Just don’t be surprised if the quiet streets hide a few thrilling surprises.

Lyssa, with the help of her best friend and town Mayor Holly Bliss, dives headfirst into detective work. Unfortunately all of their investigative skills come from what they’ve seen on television shows. Fortunately, they aren’t alone. Trouble, the family feline, has a paw in the game. With a whisker for clues and a tail that twitches in the face of danger, Trouble refuses to be left out of solving this mystery.

“Living in Bliss” is a cozy mystery that wraps you in warmth like the best comfort food, served with humor, heart, and a hint of danger. Join Lyssa, Maybee, Holly, and Trouble as they navigate the twists and turns of small-town secrets, proving that home is not just where the heart is, but also where you solve your first murder case.

Book one in the Lyssa Jones cozy mystery series!

The evening will begin with a feast of flavors, followed closely by the discovery of the death of Lila Reed, the Farm’s matriarch.

Guests join Lyssa Jones in investigating the mysterious murder. Did strife over the future of Reed Farm lead to murder? Could Cara have killed her mother during a heated argument, or is there a more sinister plot afoot involving greedy politicians and eager investors?

A buffet of suspects will bring spice to this investigation and surely make this a Secret Supper Dinner Club to remember!

Lyssa’s life is further complicated by the spectral presence of her father, Jimi Jones, whose ghostly guidance is as unpredictable as Iowa’s weather in the summer. And the rumor mill is whispering that Sam Coby, Lyssa’s partner at Spirits Blues Club & Grill, is stirring up drama with handsome architect Finnegan Blackwell.

Adding to the cast and chaos is an adorable blind puppy named Stevie Nicks.

Join Lyssa and her quirky companions as they untangle a web of family feuds, hidden agendas, and potentially dirty secrets. In Bliss, the dinner parties are to die for, the motives are multiple, and the murders are murderously entertaining.

“A Taste of Bliss” is a cozy mystery that serves suspense with a side of sarcasm, proving once again that Bliss is the perfect place to uncover the truth, one delicious clue at a time.

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Book two in the Lyssa Jones cozy mystery series—grab your copy and curl up with Bliss tonight!

Welcome back to Bliss, where the past never stays buried and the present is always an adventure! When treasure hunter Dr. Jasper “Jazz” Hawkins breezes into town with tales of a decades-old jewelry heist, Mayor Holly Bliss and vintage fashion extraordinaire Lyssa Jones can’t resist the allure of a good mystery. But as they dig deeper, they uncover more than just missing gems.

With Lyssa’s ex-husband Parker back in town for a writing seminar, and the boisterous Bliss Senior Center crew joining the treasure hunt, chaos and hilarity ensue. Add in Stevie the blind husky and her feline sidekick Trouble, and you’ve got a recipe for non-stop entertainment.

As the investigation heats up, so do unexpected feelings and long-buried secrets. And where’s Jimi Jones usually chatty spectral voice when you need it? Lyssa finds herself navigating not just clues, but also matters of the heart and family ties she never knew existed.

Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, love, and unexpected twists in “Buried in Bliss.” It’s a sparkling adventure that proves sometimes the greatest treasures are the ones we find in each other.

Book three in the Lyssa Jones cozy mystery series!

Lyssa Jones is about to face her spookiest case yet. As autumn leaves dance and jack-o’-lanterns grin, her business partner Sam Coby is launching the town’s first-ever Haunted Harvest Festival. But when things start going bump in the night (and day) at The Stitchery, the fiber arts shop owned by mystic goddess Elva McDowell, it’s clear this haunting isn’t part of the planned festivities.

Armed with determination and a knack for unraveling mysteries faster than a mummy’s bandages, Lyssa and Sam dive headfirst into the ghostly goings-on. With ghostly dad Jimi and furry sidekicks Trouble and Stevie providing moral support, Lyssa and Sam are determined to get to the bottom of this supernatural mischief.

As they investigate, they need all the help they can get. Cue Aunt Maybee’s unconventional wisdom and a town full of colorful characters more than happy to lend a hand (or a spatula, or a crystal ball). But beware of Mrs. Abernathy, the judgmental city council member, whose opposition to the festival and knack for stirring up trouble rival any supernatural mischief Bliss has ever seen.

So grab your broomstick, don your best witch’s hat, and join Lyssa for a spine-tingling, rib-tickling romp through the most enchanting (and enchanted) town in Iowa. In Bliss, the tricks are tricky, the treats are sweet, and the mysteries are always in fashion!

Book 4 in the series!

Lyssa Jones is ready for a quiet winter in her charming river town—cozy mysteries, warm drinks, and zero dead bodies. But when a horse transporter is found murdered at Reed Farm, her friend Cara’s newly launched animal sanctuary, things take a decidedly un-cozy turn.

With a farm full of quirky guests and a suspiciously healthy rescue horse, Lyssa finds herself knee-deep in another mystery. And this time, the killer isn’t just horsing around.

Can Lyssa untangle the truth before the culprit bolts? Or will Reed Farm’s grand opening turn into its final chapter?

🐾 Tails of Bliss is a heartwarming and twisty cozy mystery perfect for fans of small-town charm, lovable animals, and amateur sleuths who won’t quit.

Step into Bliss

A charming small town on the Mississippi River, Bliss is home to multigenerational sleuths, quirky characters, and enough gossip to fuel a thousand mysteries. In the Lyssa Jones Cozy Mystery series, solving murders is as much about friendship, family, and fabulous food as it is about catching culprits.

With the spectral advice of her late father, Jimi Jones (a music-loving ghost with a knack for meddling), and the help of her fiercely loyal friends—including spirited Aunt Maybee, savvy mayor Holly, and an ever-growing cast of furry companions—Lyssa navigates feuding authors, haunted festivals, and long-lost treasure hunts, all while dodging the town’s most outrageous rumors.

If you love laugh-out-loud mysteries, lovable characters, and a touch of magic, Bliss is your next binge-worthy escape. Curl up, cue up your favorite playlist, and get ready to sleuth your way through Iowa’s most charming town!

Preorder Tails of Bliss now and return to the town where every mystery comes with a side of wit, warmth, and whiskers!

Book five in the Lyssa Jones cozy mystery series!

Lyssa Jones would love a quiet week in Bliss, Iowa. But between juggling her vintage shop, the bar she co-owns with her sister, and the running commentary from her late father’s ghost, peace and quiet isn’t really on the menu.

Especially not after the town’s most brutal writing critic dies at the bottom of a bookstore staircase—right after tearing into half the local writers’ group.

Now everyone’s whispering murder. And since Lyssa and her friends were in the room when it happened, she’s smack in the middle of the gossip storm… again.

The sheriff says it was an accident. Lyssa’s not so sure. Pru had secrets—some in print, some in a mystery manuscript—and someone in Bliss wanted them buried.

With her ghost dad dropping cryptic one-liners and a photo that could change everything she thought she knew about her family, Lyssa’s starting to suspect this murder isn’t the only story that needs solving.

Because in Bliss, the past never stays quiet… and neither do the dead.

Book six in the Lyssa Jones cozy mystery series!